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Guys, Thanks a lot for the info. I had done my valance 20+ years ago in the argent silver. So I had that correct. But my hinges were black with overspray. Power washed and cleaned them today. I'll try to find something to get the phosphate color at the least.

Thanks for the invitation. At the rate I'm going, June may be a long shot. It will be just a driver (but with working air!).

Sorry to bug y'all. Is there a MC restoration book like those for Chevelles? If so I need to get one. On the hood hinges, what color is original? I have mine off now and will need to clean the rust and paint. I see a lot of painted black ones, but is that what GM used on the part? Also, the front valance (between the bumper and the body), what is the proper color? Thanks in advance for your help.

Thanks to all for the replies. I can tell the painter it has to be black. He did not like the additional work he said he did not see.

I can't see most photos well, but some cars show body color below the side trim, and some show a semi-gloss black. My car has black on the sill and below the trim. My paint man questioned the originality. What is correct for a 72? Thanks for your help.

Thanks. I saw that it was black under the insulation which I replaced once and am doing it again, but I did notice what looked like factory color overspray under the nose and a small amount on the sides. I'll go with semi-gloss black and repaint the entire underside to cover up the surface rust after I get rid of it.

I'm new to the forum so I need some simple questions answered. I am getting ready to paint my 72 M.C. It was bought for my son 23 years ago, and it was fixed then. I have since bought it back and have everything off the car now ready for paint with new quarters. Mohave Gold with Antique white top. 350. bench seat. Under the hood, was it black? Overspray of the body color? Or was it body color with overspray over the factory coating on the underside of the hood? Or should there be no overspray? Thanks for the help.